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Travis Hunter's first career interception is a pick of Drake Maye in the end zone

During a Sunday matchup between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the New England Patriots, second-year defensive player Travis Hunter recorded his maiden career interception. With his team leading 14-3 late in the first half, Hunter successfully hauled in a pass from opposing quarterback Drake Maye intended for tight end Efton Chism at the back of the end zone, keeping both feet firmly inbounds to halt a scoring threat.

This crucial turnover added to Maye's league-leading struggles this season and marked a notable achievement for Hunter, the former Colorado standout who entered the league as the second overall selection in the 2025 draft. Having logged limited offensive usage this year after a dual-threat rookie campaign, Hunter has shifted his primary focus to the defensive side of the ball, a transition the Jacksonville coaching staff hopes will yield more impactful moments moving forward.

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